Behçet's disease presenting as superior vena cava syndrome

I Thomas; M E Helmold; S Nychay

doi:10.1016/0190-9622(92)70124-x

Behçet's disease presenting as superior vena cava syndrome

J Am Acad Dermatol. 1992 May;26(5 Pt 2):863-5. doi: 10.1016/0190-9622(92)70124-x.

Authors

I Thomas¹, M E Helmold, S Nychay

Affiliation

¹ Department of Dermatology, East Orange Veterans Administration Medical Center, NJ 07019.

PMID: 1613152
DOI: 10.1016/0190-9622(92)70124-x

Abstract

Behçet's disease is a multisystem disease with many systemic manifestations. Vascular thromboses with a predilection for the venous system are a well-recognized complication. We report on a patient with superior vena cava syndrome and review different hypotheses regarding the underlying pathogenesis.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Behcet Syndrome / diagnosis*
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Stomatitis, Aphthous / diagnosis*
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / diagnosis*
Thrombophlebitis / diagnosis